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CNY Grocery Giving Free Coffee and Donut to Military and Veteranshttp://lite987.com/cny-grocery-giving-free-coffee-and-donut-to-military-and-veterans/
http://lite987.com/cny-grocery-giving-free-coffee-and-donut-to-military-and-veterans/#commentsThu, 24 May 2018 09:05:44 +0000http://lite987.com/?p=628939Continue reading…]]>One Central New York grocery store is offering veterans and active military members free coffee and donuts in honor of Memorial Day.

]]>http://lite987.com/cny-grocery-giving-free-coffee-and-donut-to-military-and-veterans/feed/0Richard Lockyer/Thinkstock2018 Memorial Day Parades in Central New Yorkhttp://lite987.com/cny-memorial-day-parades-2018/
http://lite987.com/cny-memorial-day-parades-2018/#commentsTue, 22 May 2018 17:51:07 +0000http://lite987.com/?p=628716Continue reading…]]>We're heading into Memorial Day weekend, which means towns and cities throughout Central New York will be holding their Memorial Day Parades.

]]>http://lite987.com/cny-memorial-day-parades-2018/feed/0Laila RAberg/ThinkStockMohawk Valley Parades Rained Outhttp://lite987.com/mohawk-valley-parades-rained-out/
http://lite987.com/mohawk-valley-parades-rained-out/#commentsMon, 29 May 2017 13:09:02 +0000http://lite987.com/mohawk-valley-parades-rained-out/Continue reading…]]>The steady rain along with the threat of thunderstorms has put a damper on many of the Memorial Day parades scheduled for today.

]]>http://lite987.com/mohawk-valley-parades-rained-out/feed/0flySnow/ThinkStock2017 Memorial Day Parades Around Central New Yorkhttp://lite987.com/cny-memorial-day-parades-2017/
http://lite987.com/cny-memorial-day-parades-2017/#commentsMon, 22 May 2017 17:15:59 +0000http://lite987.com/cny-memorial-day-parades-2017/Continue reading…]]>Many cities and areas around the Mohawk Valley have parades scheduled for Memorial Day, and Memorial Day Weekend. Here are some of the ones you can check out...

]]>http://lite987.com/cny-memorial-day-parades-2017/feed/0Credit: ChristinLola/ThinkStockMemorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremonies Held In Utica [VIDEO]http://lite987.com/memorial-day-wreath-laying-ceremonies-held-in-utica-video/
http://lite987.com/memorial-day-wreath-laying-ceremonies-held-in-utica-video/#commentsMon, 30 May 2016 16:14:38 +0000http://wibx950.com/?p=566182Continue reading…]]>Memorial Day observances in Utica on Monday included wreath laying ceremonies at the city's six military monuments.

]]>http://lite987.com/memorial-day-wreath-laying-ceremonies-held-in-utica-video/feed/0Jim Rondenelli, WIBX10 of the Best Excuses for Central New Yorkers to Get Out of Work Early on Fridayhttp://lite987.com/10-excuses-for-cnyers-to-get-out-of-work/
http://lite987.com/10-excuses-for-cnyers-to-get-out-of-work/#commentsTue, 24 May 2016 22:27:57 +0000http://lite987.com/?p=567240Continue reading…]]>With Memorial Day Weekend just a few days away, getting to the end of the week is going to be pretty tough. What if we could make that weekend come a little faster?

]]>http://lite987.com/10-excuses-for-cnyers-to-get-out-of-work/feed/0ThinkStockUpstate New York Town Is Birthplace Of Memorial Dayhttp://lite987.com/upstate-new-york-town-is-birthplace-of-memorial-day/
http://lite987.com/upstate-new-york-town-is-birthplace-of-memorial-day/#commentsTue, 24 May 2016 17:45:56 +0000http://lite987.com/?p=567265Continue reading…]]>It seems like a little-known fact, but in 1966, United States President Lyndon Johnson signed a proclamation naming Waterloo, New York as the birthplace of this national holiday. That was after Congress had adopted a resolution which officially recognized that the patriotic tradition of Memorial Day had begun 100 years earlier in this small community which is located southwest of Syracuse. There is now a Memorial Day museum in the town of just over 5,000 residents.

]]>http://lite987.com/upstate-new-york-town-is-birthplace-of-memorial-day/feed/0Waterloo.orgCelebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Sylvan Beachhttp://lite987.com/memorial-day-at-sylvan-beach/
http://lite987.com/memorial-day-at-sylvan-beach/#commentsMon, 23 May 2016 12:31:35 +0000http://lite987.com/?p=567035Continue reading…]]>Memorial Day weekend is just a few days away - Why not spend it in the beautiful Sylvan Beach area?

]]>http://lite987.com/memorial-day-at-sylvan-beach/feed/0Matt Hubbell/TSM3 Reasons to Spend Memorial Day Weekend in Old Forgehttp://lite987.com/3-reasons-to-spend-memorial-day-weekend-in-old-forge/
http://lite987.com/3-reasons-to-spend-memorial-day-weekend-in-old-forge/#commentsThu, 19 May 2016 15:46:18 +0000http://lite987.com/?p=566490Continue reading…]]>We don't want you coming down with the Red, White, and Blues this Memorial Day Weekend, but we do want to give you a Red, White, and Blue Memorial Day, Spring into Summer Escape!

]]>http://lite987.com/syracue-watchfire-2015/feed/0Mario Tama/Getty ImagesWhat is Central New York's 'WatchFire' Event and Why Is It So Substantial? [Video]http://lite987.com/what-is-central-new-yorks-watchfire-event-and-why-is-it-so-substantial-video/
http://lite987.com/what-is-central-new-yorks-watchfire-event-and-why-is-it-so-substantial-video/#commentsFri, 22 May 2015 10:31:52 +0000http://lite987.com/?p=519711Continue reading…]]>I'll be honest, up until yesterday, I'd never heard of "WatchFire." Is this something people do while roasting marshmallows at Lake Delta? No, and it has way more meaning.

]]>http://lite987.com/saranac-thursday-makes-its-debut-tonight/feed/0MaryJo Beach/Townsquare MediaWhy is This 3 Year Old From Ilion Bringing Soldiers To Tears?http://lite987.com/why-is-this-3-year-old-from-ilion-bringing-soldiers-to-tears/
http://lite987.com/why-is-this-3-year-old-from-ilion-bringing-soldiers-to-tears/#commentsWed, 20 May 2015 10:50:13 +0000http://lite987.com/?p=519247Continue reading…]]>This might be the most touching story I've read in quite some time, and the timing couldn't be any better.

]]>http://lite987.com/why-is-this-3-year-old-from-ilion-bringing-soldiers-to-tears/feed/0Michelle Malven/ThinkstockMemorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremonies In Utica [VIDEO]http://lite987.com/memorial-day-wreath-laying-ceremonies-in-utica-video/
http://lite987.com/memorial-day-wreath-laying-ceremonies-in-utica-video/#commentsMon, 26 May 2014 16:08:46 +0000http://wibx950.com/?p=325791Continue reading…]]>Memorial Day observances in Utica began Monday morning with a wreath laying ceremony at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Oneida Square.

]]>http://lite987.com/memorial-day-wreath-laying-ceremonies-in-utica-video/feed/0Jim Rondenelli, WIBX9 Moving Soldier Homecomings for Memorial Dayhttp://lite987.com/soldier-homecomings-2/
http://lite987.com/soldier-homecomings-2/#commentsMon, 26 May 2014 15:06:59 +0000http://thefw.com/?p=122655Continue reading…]]>The servicemen and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time.

]]>http://lite987.com/soldier-homecomings-2/feed/0YouTubeMemorial Day 2014-Some Easy Ways To Honor Those Who Died In Service To Our Countryhttp://lite987.com/memorial-day-2014-some-easy-ways-to-honor-those-who-died-in-service-to-our-country/
http://lite987.com/memorial-day-2014-some-easy-ways-to-honor-those-who-died-in-service-to-our-country/#commentsMon, 26 May 2014 10:30:02 +0000http://lite987.com/?p=320586Continue reading…]]>When you think of Memorial Day, what comes to mind? A day off? Grilling with family and friends? The unofficial start of summer? Hopefully what also comes to mind is the reason for the day. Honoring and remembering those who died in service to our country. There are some simple ways you can honor them on this Memorial Day 2014.

]]>http://lite987.com/2014-utica-memorial-day-parade/feed/0Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesMemorial Day Recipes — Here's How to Rule the Grill This Weekend [VIDEOS]http://lite987.com/memorial-day-barbecue-grilling-recipes/
http://lite987.com/memorial-day-barbecue-grilling-recipes/#commentsSun, 25 May 2014 17:13:48 +0000http://totalnewswire.com/?p=8546Continue reading…]]>Memorial Day Weekend means it''s time to dust off the grill and prepare some delicious burgers, steaks and ribs. Here are a few recipes to get you started.

]]>http://lite987.com/memorial-day-barbecue-grilling-recipes/feed/0iStock9 Hilarious Barbecue Fails for Memorial Dayhttp://lite987.com/cookout-fails-2/
http://lite987.com/cookout-fails-2/#commentsSat, 24 May 2014 17:10:43 +0000http://thefw.com/?p=124691Continue reading…]]>As Memorial Day opens the gate to summer, we all begin to plan our outdoor activities. Most of us will find a reason to get outside for the long weekend and enjoy food, friends, family and some delicious beverages. And really, it wouldn’t be a summer holiday without some grilling.